Disaster Management Plan
In the 1970s a series of natural disasters, including the 1974 Brisbane Floods and the destruction of Darwin by Cyclone Tracy, highlighted the need for the development of a disaster management system in Queensland that would ensure effective whole-of-government and cross-government coordination and response during disasters.
States and Territories throughout Australia commenced developing legislation and disaster/emergency management plans that focused on managing the community consequence associated with disasters.
Gold Coast City Council has developed a Disaster Management Plan detailing disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery arrangements for our city.
The plan aims to:
- ensure a coordinated effort by responding agencies during a disaster event
- establish a Local Disaster Management Group and Disaster Coordination Centre in accordance with the Queensland Disaster Management System
- promote public awareness
Specific plans have been developed for threats including chemical and gas emergency, earthquake and landslide, emergency animal disease, major transport disaster - (air, road, rail, marine), severe weather event - (cyclone, storm surge/tide, severe storm, flood), bushfire, urban fire, marine oil spill, dam failure, counter terrorism, public health epidemic and heatwave.
The plan also includes sub-sections for evacuation, media, across the border assistance and welfare.
Gold Coast City Council’s Disaster Management Plan outlines the city’s comprehensive disaster management arrangements. The plan underpins Council’s determination to ensure the resilience of the community and to maintain our enviable lifestyle, or at least, return to our enviable lifestyle as quickly as possible after the disaster.
The public may seek assistance by telephoning the Centre on 1800 606 000 during a disaster event.
